Louisiana State University Shreveport

1 1 Louisiana State University Shreveport LSUS This catalog represents a flexible program of the current educational plans, offerings, and requirements which may be altered from time to time to carry out the purposes and objectives of the University . The provisions of this catalog do not constitute an offer for a contract which may be accepted by students through registration and enrollment in the University . The University reserves the right to change any provision, offering, or requirements at any time within the student s period of study at the University . The University further reserves the right to require a student to withdraw from the University for any cause at any time.

2 EQUAL ACCESS Louisiana State University Shreveport assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veterans status in the admission to, participation in, or employment in its programs and activities. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY The student is personally responsible for completing all requirements established by the University , College, and Department for the degree chosen. The student assumes responsibility for being apprised of all such requirements, for scheduling classes that are not in conflict with part-time or full-time employment, and for being familiar with all regulations within this General Catalog.

3 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICIES In compliance with the Bylaws and Regulations of the LSU Board of Supervisors (Chapter VII: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ), Permanent Memorandum 64: Intellectual Property Distribution of Royalties and Other Matters, and Policy Statement 68: University Intellectual Property Rights in Sponsored Projects clearly establish the University s policies regarding intellectual property. Copies of these documents may be obtained through the Office of Academic Affairs. Published through the Office of Academic Affairs Editor in Chief: Tracy Lear Cover created by: Samantha Barbour 2 A Message from the Chancellor On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to LSU Shreveport .

4 The 2017-18 academic year will be an exciting year for LSUS as we will celebrate our 50th Anniversary. LSUS began in September of 1967 as a two-year college with 35 faculty members and 807 students. Today, LSUS has over 125 career faculty with over 4,700 students. The LSUS Tagline for our 50th Anniversary is Piloting Dreams Since 1967 . Over the past fifty years, we have greatly expanded our academic program and degree offerings. Today, we are serving students both in a traditional classroom setting and online, with students from around the world. We are fulfilling dreams of students that go far beyond what was envisioned for LSUS in 1967 , including the recent awarding of doctoral degrees to the first three graduates of our new in Leadership Studies.

5 LSU Shreveport quickly earned a reputation of caring faculty and high-quality academic programs. This combination of strengths continues today in how we serve, educate, and support our students. We live our motto we are piloting dreams. Thanks to the very strong support of the LSUS Student Government Association, LSUS student body, and the Noel Foundation, the LSUS Student Success Center will begin the academic year in its new State -of-the-art learning suite located on the first floor of the Noel Memorial Library. Here, both traditional and online students can secure academic support and/or counsel. In addition, LSUS Career Services will operate from the Center location.

6 Adjacent to the Center will be an informal networking area supported by a new coffee bar. In preparations of both women s and men s soccer returning as intercollegiate sports, the University has developed a new soccer playing field. Along with athletics, LSUS offers over 70 clubs and organizations for students networking, engagement, and involvement, including our nationally-ranked LSUS Debate Team. I encourage you to: commit to lifelong learning from your first day as a student at LSU Shreveport ; create a personal game plan for how you will pilot your dreams for the ever-changing worlds of graduate school and career; get involved in student clubs or organizations, especially one(s) related to your future academic major and/or career; and leverage the strengths of our excellent faculty, high-quality academic programs, and our University location to secure and achieve a valuable internship opportunity.

7 Be a Pilot! Mr. Larry Clark Chancellor 3 Louisiana State University Shreveport General Catalog 2017 2018 August 2017 For class schedules and admission forms, visit our website: Admissions and Records Office Louisiana State University in Shreveport One University Place Shreveport , LA 71115 318 Volume L, No. 2 Second class postage paid in USPS 360-370 Shreveport , LA 4 Table of Contents Administration 7 General Information 9 Academic Programs 16 Undergraduate Admission 20 Finances 29 Degree Requirements 39 Scholastic Regulations 43 University Regulations 49 Student Life 55 Noel Memorial Library 61 Continuing Education and Public Service 64 College of Arts and Sciences 67 College of Business, Education.

8 And Human Development 105 Minors 137 Graduate Studies 139 Courses for Undergraduate and Graduate Credit 177 Faculty 324 Glossary 331 Catalog Index 334 5 Louisiana State University Shreveport 2017 * ACADEMIC CALENDAR * 2018 DATE FALL 2017 August 16 Fall Semester begins 21 Classes begin 1 28 Classes begin AP1 & 1C September 04 Labor Day holiday University offices closed October 05-11 Mid-terms 1 12-13 Fall Break University offices open 12 Classes end AP1 & 1C 13-14 Final exams AP1 & 1C 16 Grades due, 10:00am 1 (Mid-term) / AP1 & 1C 23 Classes begin AP2 & 1D November 23-25 Thanksgiving holiday University offices closed December 02 Classes end 1 04-09 Final exams 1 07 Classes end AP2 & 1D 08-09 Final exams AP2 & 1D 11 Grades due,, 10:00am 1 / AP2 & 1D 17 Fall commencement, 2:00pm; Fall Semester ends 25-29 Christmas & New Year holiday University offices closed SPRING 2018 January 01-02 Christmas & New Year holiday University offices closed 04 Spring Semester begins 10 Classes begin 1 15 Classes begin AP1 & 1C 15 Martin Luther King, Jr.

9 Holiday University offices closed February 12-13 Mardi Gras holiday University offices open March 01 Classes end AP1 & 1C 02-03 Final exams AP1 & 1C 05 Grades due, 10:00am AP1 & 1C 05-10 Midterms 1 12 Grades due, 10:00am 1 (Mid-term) 12 Classes begin AP2 & 1D 26-29 Spring Break University offices open 30 Good Friday holiday University offices closed 31 Spring Break 6 April 26 Classes end AP2 & 1D 27-28 Final exams AP2 & 1D 28 Classes end 1 30 Final exams 1 30 Grades due, 10:00am AP2 & 1D May 01-05 Final exams 1 07 Grades due, 10:00am 1 13 Spring commencement date; Spring Semester ends SUMMER 2018 May 07 Classes begin AP1 & 1C 28 Memorial Day holiday University offices closed 31 Summer semester begins June 04 Classes begin 1 & 1A 21 Classes end AP1 & 1C 22-23 Final exams AP1 & 1C 25 Grades due, 10:00am AP1 & 1C 25 Classes end 1A 26 Final exams 1A 28 Grades due, 10:00am 1A 29 Classes begin 1B July 02 Classes begin AP2 & 1D 04 Independence Day holiday University offices closed 23 Classes end 1 & 1B 24 Final exams 1B 25-26 Final exams 1 30 Grades due, 10:00am 1 & 1B August 31 Summer commencement date.

10 Summer Semester ends 16 Classes end AP2 & 1D 17-18 Final exams AP2 & 1D 20 Grades due, 10:00am AP2 & 1D 7 Administration Louisiana Board of Regents Claudia H. Adley Benton Raymond J. Brandt Metairie Marty J. Chabert Chauvin Joel E. Dupr New Orleans Joseph P. Farr Monroe William Bill Fenstermaker Lafayette Chris D. Gorman Shreveport Patrick J. Harrington Student Member Thomas G. Henning Lake Charles Robert W. Levy Dubach Richard A. Lipsey Baton Rouge Edward D. Markle New Orleans Roy O. Martin, III Alexandria W. Gray Stream Lake Charles Collis B. Temple, III Lake Charles Joseph C. Wiley Baton Rouge LSU Board of SupervisorsRonald R.